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Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery # Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2023) · The Threshing Barn, Manor Farm, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, SP5 5HT · Wiltshire Number of places 12 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery offers an outdoor educational experience for children aged one and above, set within a private woodland in the Chalke Valley. The nursery focuses on fostering creativity, resilience, and confidence through child-led active learning, where children can explore and engage with nature. The curriculum challenges traditional indoor education by embracing the outdoors, meaning activities typically confined to a classroom are adapted for the natural environment. Their approach, described as covering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in mud, allows for meaningful learning opportunities across all seven areas of development, utilising the dynamic woodland setting. The nursery prides itself on building strong relationships with families to understand each child's individual needs and interests, transforming their outdoor play into profound learning experiences with positive encouragement and intuitive guidance. Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery was rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in May 2023, highlighting its exceptional environment for children's comprehensive development. Our ethos Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery embraces an outdoor, child-led educational approach inspired by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in a woodland setting. They focus on fostering creativity, resilience, and confidence through active learning and engagement with nature, transforming natural elements into profound learning experiences. What it's like Children show immense levels of excitement as they arrive. Highly enthusiastic and nurturing staff welcome them. Children flourish as they embrace the enriching and ambitious curriculum that has their emotional development at its heart. Outdoor Nursery Child-led Learning Forest School Ethos OFSTED Outstanding ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://filthysquirrels.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday Age range from 1 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery Last inspected 9 May 2023 · Catherine Parker-Johns Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children show immense levels of excitement as they arrive. Highly enthusiastic and nurturing staff welcome them. Children flourish as they embrace the enriching and ambitious curriculum that has their emotional development at its heart. Inspector highlights - Children learn to be imaginative with creative staff as their role models. - The manager maintains an inspiring setting for all. - A sense of belonging among families, children and staff is a priority here. - Children are confident communicators and have a thirst to learn. - Staff are passionate and committed to continuously advancing their practice. Inspection #10280950 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219603) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Filthy Squirrels Woodland Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10280950 Lead inspector Catherine Parker-Johns Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219603)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2627541) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://filthysquirrels.co.uk) The Threshing Barn, Manor Farm, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, SP5 5HT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.97743/51.02536/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Broad Chalke, Salisbury - [Day nurseries in Broad Chalke, Salisbury](/search?q=Broad+Chalke%2C+Salisbury) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=filthy-squirrels-woodland-nursery-sp5-5ht-2627541) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents report that the setting feels like an 'extended family'. > They share how they delight in receiving information about their children's learning and development in the form of letters addressed to their children. > They share that they feel these are written with genuine kindness and love from staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Training in signing has led to the introduction of Makaton and visual aids that all children can use to aid communication and understanding. Outdoor space Children's current fascination in bees leads to a hunt for hidden bowls of pretend nectar in the forest. The forest echoes with laughter and happiness as staff play along, pretending to be bees. Inspection history Most recent inspection 9 May 2023 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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